US Attorney announces indictment in trade-based money laundering case with Lowcountry ties

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are expected to announce Thursday charges in a criminal case with ties to multiple South Carolina counties.

Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina, Brook Andrews, will be joined by federal, state, and local law enforcement officials to announce an indictment in a trade-based money laundering case.

Officials say the case has ties to Charleston, Richland, Sumter, and York counties.

The press conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Columbia. Count on 2 for updates.